According to a French study, women using the Jaydess intrauterine device (IUD) faced a two to four times higher risk of ...

For effective, long-lasting birth control, it’s hard to beat an IUD, a.k.a. “intrauterine device,” for foolproof pregnancy protection. An IUD can live in your uterus for up to 12 years, protecting you ...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, a new study sheds some light on the potential connection between hormonal IUDs and breast cancer. This year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) ...

IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are an incredibly popular form of birth control. They're a safe and reliable way for sexually active people to prevent pregnancy. Many people who have them like the ...

Jenny Wu, an OB-GYN resident and a coauthor of the study who regularly prescribes IUDs for patients, said they found a large disconnect between what doctors recommend and what people were saying on ...

Long-acting reversible contraception are now a first-line option for teens. Sept. 21, 2012— -- A leading group of physicians who advise on women's health has issued new guidelines recommending ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the third most common form of modern birth control used around the world. There are two types of IUDs — copper IUDs that do not release any hormones and hormonal IUDs ...

Teva Pharmaceuticals can’t delay the first trial in thousands of lawsuits over claims its Paragard intrauterine contraceptive ...

A new University of Utah Health study determined that hormonal IUDs (left) were comparable to copper IUDs (right) for use as emergency contraceptives. Photo credit: Getty Images Researchers and ...